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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.38, 690.36 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.38, 690.36 and 290.52 is: 400.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.38 : 690.36 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.38/690.36 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.38x = 690.36 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.38x = 200,563.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,563.39/500.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.82

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